Tuslaw Local Schools: Board recognizes longtime members

Former board members Ron Warner and Bob Horner were recognized for their many years of service to the board.

By AMY KNAPPIndependent staff writer

Tuslaw Local Schools Board of Education

Monday meeting

KEY ACTION Recognized board members Ron Warner and Bob Horner for their many years of service to the board.

The pair did not seek re-election in November.

Horner served almost 18 years after being appointed to the board to fill a seat left by the death of a board member. Warner served 16 years.

“The time you have put in during your four terms in office is admirable,” Superintendent Al Osler said. “It’s been a great ride for me to work with you.”

The men, Osler said, were dedicated and sincere board members.

Horner, who taught in the district for more than 30 years and had the remaining school board as students, said he would never forget his first board meeting. The decision of the board to not rehire a beloved basketball coach had filled the middle school gym with angry residents.

“I learned you never place an audience up here (in the stands) and the board down here (on the floor),” he joked.

Warner said the time was right for him to step down.

“I don’t want to stick around forever,” he said. “I had a great time and no regrets.”

James Shaffer and Lawrence Koons were elected to fill the two seats.

IN OTHER BUSINESS

• Set the organizational meeting for 6 p.m. Jan. 13 in the high school library.

• Approved donations from the Class of 1993 in the amount of $150 for scholarships, $1,677 from the Choral Boosters to purchase choir robes, books for the elementary library from Megan Colucy, four Chromebooks — two from DonorsChoose.org and two from Andrew and Sarah Polony — for student use.

• Approved renewal of membership in the Ohio School Board Association Legal Assistance Fund at a cost of $250.

• Adopted the 2013-14 school calendar. School begins Aug. 19 and ends May 29.

• Commended Graham Miller as a WHBC All-County First Team pick for his accomplishments during the football season. Osler said Miller is among 14 Tuslaw players who have been named to the first team, but is the first player to be named to the team during a losing season.

• Approved the Joint Vocational School District Governance Resolution that outlines criteria for members who are appointed by the local district to serve on the board.

UP NEXT Meets at 6 p.m. Jan. 13 for the organizational meeting in the high school library, 1847 Manchester Ave. NW, Tuscarawas Township.